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Maya Use and Prevalence of the Atlatl: Projectile Point Classification Function Analysis from Chich(&)#233;n Itz(&)#225;, Tikal, and Caracol
| Title: | Maya Use and Prevalence of the Atlatl: Projectile Point Classification Function Analysis from Chich(&)#233;n Itz(&)#225;, Tikal, and Caracol. |
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| Name(s): |
Ciofalo, Andrew, Author Chase, Arlen, Committee Chair Chase, Diane, Committee Member Barber, Sarah, Committee Member , Committee Member University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Date Issued: | 2012 | |
| Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | Multiple scholars have briefly discussed the Maya use of the atlatl. Yet, there has never been a decisive encompassing discussion of prevalence and use of the atlatl in the Maya region with multiple lines of support from iconographic and artifactual analyses. This thesis explores the atlatl at Chich(&)#233;n Itz(&)#225;, Tikal, and Caracol Maya sites to prove that atlatl prevalence can be interpreted primarily based on projectile point (")classification function(") analysis with support from iconographic and artifactual remains. The classification functions are derived from creating mutually exclusive groups of dart points and arrow points by using discrete functional analysis. Discerning between dart and arrow points can be completed with a high degree of accuracy based on maximum shoulder width of lithic points in an assemblage. Because the atlatl and bow complexes have been primarily constructed of perishable materials, the best method to determine the prevalence of atlatl use is by identifying the launcher based on projectile point identification. Using a cross-site comparison of projectile point size, the Maya use and prevalence of the atlatl will be elucidated. | |
| Identifier: | CFE0004193 (IID), ucf:49034 (fedora) | |
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2012-05-01 M.A. Sciences, Anthropology Masters This record was generated from author submitted information. |
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| Subject(s): | atlatl -- maya -- bow-andarrow -- bow -- arrow -- point -- projectile -- dart -- projectile point -- chichen itza -- tikal -- caracol | |
| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0004193 | |
| Restrictions on Access: | public 2012-05-12 | |
| Host Institution: | UCF |
